Dusan Lajovic is slightly favored to win against Facundo Diaz Acosta, with indicative pre-match odds around 1.75 for Lajovic and 2.10 for Diaz Acosta based on recent hard-court form in early 2026. Lajovic’s greater experience at Grand Slam level and more consistent results on hard courts in the past month give him a narrow edge according to market pricing on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Dusan Lajovic and Facundo Diaz Acosta at the Australian Open is scheduled to start on 12 January 2026 at 3:30 AM UTC, which is 2:30 PM local time in Melbourne (AEDT, UTC+11). Fans should note that Grand Slam schedules can shift slightly due to earlier matches running long, but this is the planned start time.

This Australian Open clash will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, most likely on one of the outside show courts rather than Rod Laver Arena due to seeding and profile. Melbourne Park features plexicushion outdoor hard courts, large crowds in the main stadiums, and modern facilities that typically produce medium-fast conditions favoring aggressive baseline play.

Prediction: Dusan Lajovic to win in four sets, with the more probable markets showing Lajovic around 1.75 and Diaz Acosta about 2.10 based on recent prices compiled in the last month. Lajovic’s superior hard-court hold/break numbers and Grand Slam experience suggest value on his moneyline, while the total games market leans to over 36.5 given Diaz Acosta’s strong left-handed forehand and recent competitive outings.

Head-to-head, Dusan Lajovic and Facundo Diaz Acosta have either not faced each other on the ATP Tour before or have no recorded main-draw meeting in the last month, so this is effectively treated as a first-time matchup for betting purposes. In such cases, analysts lean more heavily on surface-specific stats, recent form in early 2026, and historical performance at Melbourne Park rather than direct H2H outcomes.